FARM MANAGER - BLUEBERRIES, TOMTOES & HONEY

Farm Manager SA; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in KwaZulu-Natal seeks an experienced farm manager to lead production across high-value crops, oversee pollination, packhouse and post-harvest activities, and manage infrastructure, water systems and labor. A degree or diploma in agriculture and 10 years of management experience are required.

Candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, budgeting and planning skills, plus proficiency in Excel and farm software. Knowledge of drone apps is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in agriculture or related field.
• At least 10 years of farm management experience.
• Experience with tunnel farming, fertigation, irrigation and cold chain.
• Knowledge of value-added processing or honey agri-processing is a plus.
• Experience with packhouse and export processes ( blueberries ) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Crop Production Management
• Honey & Pollination
• Packhouse & Post-Harvest Oversight
• Infrastructure & Equipment
• Water & Environmental Management
• Labor Management
• Record Keeping & Reporting

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Planning

Education

Degree/Diploma in Agriculture or related

Tools

Excel

Farm software

WhatsApp

Drone apps

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree/Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness, or related.
• Minimum 10 years of farm management experience, ideally with high-value crops.
• Strong understanding of tunnel farming, fertigation, irrigation systems, and cold chain logisti
• Knowledge of value-added processing, honey production, or small-scale agri-processing is a plus.
• Experience managing packhouse and export processes (especially blueberries) is an advantage

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Problem-solving and adaptive thinking
• Understanding of farm budgets and input planning
• Proficiency in basic tech (Excel, farm software, WhatsApp, drone apps a plus)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Crop Production Management
• Honey & Pollination
• Packhouse & Post-Harvest Oversight
• Infrastructure & Equipment
• Water & Environmental Management
• Labor Management
• Record Keeping & Reporting

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted